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K944 DFS

1993 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,683 mi
Last recorded48,683 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK944 DFS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 48,683 miles

Nearside Rear Sill has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2024 48,350 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2023 48,125 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch at bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch at bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 47,834 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 47,595 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 47,290 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 47,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 47,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 46,846 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 46,417 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 45,725 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 45,969 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 45,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 44,899 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 44,899 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 43,647 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 43,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 43,647 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 41,029 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 38,143 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 35,540 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,731 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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K944 DFS is a 1993 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1993 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 56,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K944 DFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K944 DFS registered?

K944 DFS is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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The MOT history for K944 DFS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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